A Biodance bio-collagen mask to give your skin a major boost of moisture
With ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and collagen, it has over an ounce of product that absorbs into your skin overnight to hydrate and help it retain moisture. If you have a holiday party you really want to stun at, this'll have your skin glowing and can help your makeup go on better, too!
Promising review: "I absolutely love it! I don’t use it all the time, I only fancy using it as an extra pamper for my skin the night before an occasion, so I can prep it for the makeup better. It’s effective and very moisturizing and gives a wonderful glow to the skin, so the makeup sits perfectly the next day! It fits the face perfectly, but not always around my mouth. It’s thick, but it sits on the face overnight; however, it needs a few minutes to stick to the face, so I recommend lying down on your back a bit with it first, then you can sleep normally on your sides without it moving off your face. Has no smell." — N
A limited edition Dr Teal's "Cozy Vanilla Season" Epsom salt magnesium soak
So you can experience what may be the most blissful 20 minutes of your life. The lovely mix of vanilla, spice, and vetiver essential oils make it feel like you're relaxing in fall itself, and can soften your skin (aka remove all the "crust") while helping your worries and stress just float away. Read more about how an Epsom salt soak or bath can help with stress and muscle relaxation at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "This smells FANTASTIC and leaves my skin feeling so soft. Makes a great stress-relieving and sore muscle-easing bath." — Heather
Promising review: "Love this Warm Vanilla scent! Warming fragrance lingers even as it dissolves well in the bathtub. When I looked at the fragrance components, I was doubtful I would like it, but the combination does impart a warm vanilla scent." — Erma
Cosrx's snail mucin repairing essence, which basically took hold of TikTok and never let it go
It's seriously that good at totally transforming people's skin. Not only is this glorious goo deeply hydrating, but reviewers swear by it for helping with dark spots, fine lines, acne, and strengthening skin barriers! As someone who tried it out because of the hype, it's the only product to have ever given me "woah" results after one use — that radiance the next morning was on another level, y'all.
Promising review: "I don't know what kind of sorcery this is but it has literally changed my skin!! First time I used it, my skin felt tighter and more balanced. A week later, twice a day, my skin is so much brighter. Better texture and even coloring. Pores seem tighter. Not a single pimple since. It looks so healthy. Whatever magic this is, it works better than any expensive designer skin lab crap that I've tried." — Np
Eos' new Crème de Pistachio Shea Butter Body Lotion
Eos makes tons of other reviewer-beloved hydrating products, like a shave oil, body oil, and whipped oil butter!
Promising review: "If I could give this more than five stars I would. It’s so worth it. The lotion is thick enough that it doesn’t run, and feels incredibly hydrating and comfortable on the skin. The scent is out of this world delicious and makes me think of warm sugar cookies my grandmother used to make. A perfect scent for fall! I’ve bought other scents in this lotion and, don’t get me wrong, they’re fantastic, but this one is a perfect home run! Great job Eos!!" — Nichole Renae
Promising review: "I think this is my favorite lotion ever. It feels so good. It’s not greasy, but keeps my hands hydrated for hours. I have really dry hands and this works better than most. But the big draw for me is the smell. It’s amazing! Alternative for Sol de Janeiro 62. I keep a bottle in the kitchen, the bathroom, and my desk at work." — Kristy Hill
And if you want the option for touchups throughout the day, they have a portable size!
Patchology's "Rosé Toes" moisturizing foot mask
For those days where all you have written in your calendar is self-care. They're infused with shea butter and strawberry oil to refresh your dry, cracking heels in just 10 minutes, leaving them feeling oh-so-hydrated and oh-so-loved.
Promising review: "Super hydrating for my feet! You can usually see when my feet are dry, but when I use this, they stay hydrated for a week after use! Love these!" — Michelle
O'Keeffe's Lip Repair because sometimes our go-to lippies are no match for intense dryness
And if this weather leaves you dry dry dry, this brand also makes the cult-fave Working Hand and Healthy Feet creams!
Promising review: "I’ve had a horrible crack/tear in the corner of my mouth for weeks and was feeling desperate. I was using Vaseline 24/7, and while it would heal overnight, it would immediately split again when eating. I also tried the Burt’s Bees night treatment, but wasn’t having any better results than the Vaseline. I saw a TV ad for the O’Keeffe’s lip night treatment and figured with their reputation on their hand cream, it was worth a shot! I was shocked when it worked within two days. I’ve continued to use it at night to moisturize, and I love it. Would recommend to anyone that’s having painful cracks from cold weather or anyone looking for a really good lip moisturizer!" — Cori
A no-fuss CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser that's become a staple
The fragrance-free formula is packed with ingredients that hydrate and help skin retain moisture, like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin, making it super gentle, non-stripping, and helpful for strengthening the skin barrier! Y'all, it has over 100,000 5-star ratings for a reason — it truly is the ol' reliable of cleansers. BTW — it has the National Eczema Association's seal of approval!
Promising review: "This brand never seems to fail me. I have really bad eczema so my skin is also really sensitive. This cleanser doesn't make my face feel dry and itchy. I love it! I also use this cleanser to wash my hands because my eczema gets really bad on there too. It has been working great. This is for dry, sensitive skin though so if you feel it is not working for you, try their other cleansers for different skin types." — Dajonah A Hollie
An Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen that is lightweight and white cast-free
It has a gentle, SPF 36 formula that layers nicely under makeup, and has made its case for being part of your daily routine by having green tea for hydration, cica to help calm redness and irritation, and sunflower seed oil to help nourish the skin. Okay okay, lil' sunscreen, I'm convinced.
Promising review: "I LOVE this product, I swear by it and I’m pretty sure this is my 3rd or 4th time purchasing it! As a woman of color, finding a sunscreen that didn’t give me a white cast / ashy finish was very hard, so I am so glad I’ve come across this product ! It goes on the skin so smoothly. I apply moisturizer first, then the sunscreen and have no trouble spreading a little over my entire face! I seriously don’t leave the house without this; I keep it on me at all times! It gives you a glow and makes skin feel so much softer. I also feel like some of my dark spots have faded due to this product! Also I have VERY sensitive skin, so everything breaks me out, but this has not!" — Sierra Keyes
A bottle of rice toner for the perfect, lightweight (but ultra-hydrating) layer
You can easily add this to your routine without worrying about it clashing with your makeup or nightly skincare. It absorbs quickly into the skin and reviewers love the dewy finish it leaves behind, and also say it helped brighten their complexion over time! As someone with oily, acne-prone skin, I loveee the way it leaves my skin feeling so so soft and plump, yet isn't heavy at all! This toner is vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I love this toner! I’ve finished the whole bottle. It’s light and moisturizing. I can definitely tell the difference, my skin is smoother and plump. I love it cause I have both oily and dry skin and it makes my skin normal again! Best of all it doesn’t burn or irritate my skin, if anything it calms it down. Will definitely be buying again." — Rachael
L’Oréal Paris Collagen Daily Face Moisturizer that'll help you achieve deeply hydrated, plumped-up skin
Lots of reviewers compare the two because this formula is just as good at helping smooth skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Plus, it's so lightweight you won't have to worry about your makeup slippin' and slidin' either.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this product. The texture is just like the CT Magic Cream. It is super rich but doesn't make the skin feel greasy. I have extremely sensitive/acne-prone skin, and this doesn't break me out at all. I have been using it for about two years now, and I will never stop using it. Super inexpensive and works wonders!" — Monica S.
Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum body cream
Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "For demographic purposes: Female, 33-years-old. I've only been using this for four days and can see a slight difference in the appearance of my cellulite. I have a deep dimple in my left butt cheek and I can already tell that it's shrinking and smoothing out. I've used very expensive creams, oils, and lotions but after four days I already see more results with this product. To make it even better, the scent is amazing! I use it all over because it makes my skin so soft even the next day." — ChelseaK
Promising review: "I'm not sure what I love more the moisturizing or the scent and I did see a noticeable difference in my skin. This is now a must-have product for me!" — Rachel
Torriden's hyaluronic acid serum that's so lightweight, you'll wonder what sorcery is behind it
If you want to get scientific about it, it's made with hyaluronic acid at different molecular weights, meaning some sink deep into the skin to hydrate from within! It doesn't leave behind a sticky residue and is designed to layer nicely underneath your other products and makeup.
Promising review: "Disclaimer: I went on Accutane five years ago, and this product is one of several other products in my day/night skincare routine. I first picked this up at an Olive Young store during a trip I took to South Korea. It was listed as one of their bestsellers and I 100% can see why. I mist my face before applying a few drops and it absorbs really quickly. Almost immediately my skin looks/feels more hydrated and prepped for the rest of my routine. The days where I feel lazy and don’t complete my skincare routine or cheat and not use this, my face definitely looks less dewy/a little more dull. Idk but I’m sold for sure." — Jaylen
Skin1004's zombie face mask, which can leave your skin supple and ultra-hydrated
Reviewers swear by it for reducing the look of pores and fine lines and helping their skin look tighter, like the Hanacure mask for less!
Promising review: "Smells great! This face mask does exactly what it says. My skin is nice and lifted, hydrated, noticeable reduction in fine lines, improved texture, reduced pore size, and eliminated some newly developed rough patches forming around the hairline. Couldn't be more satisfied with this product! I have pretty good skin, but this mask has really helped take my skin to the next level" — Samantha
Eight Saints Firm Intentions Neck Cream adored by reviewers (especially those with sensitive skin!)
It helps reduce the look of fine lines and crepey texture on their chest and neck. It has a luxuriously rich consistency that absorbs nicely, and is packed with peptides, vitamin B5, and hyaluronic acid to help deeply moisturize and soften skin. Many saw results in just a few weeks! Eight Saints is a small business that specializes in skincare products.
Promising review: "I'm a huge fan of all things Eight Saints. I have sensitive skin, and this is the first skincare line that I have seen results in my skin texture and fine lines while not triggering my eczema. When I saw they added this neck cream to their product line, I knew I had to try it. At 39 years old, I've noticed some loss in firmness of my skin on my neck, and when I wake up in the morning, I have wrinkles on my decolletage from side sleeping. I started using this about a week ago, and I've already noticed improvements in the fine lines on my neck, plus when I wake up in the morning, no more wrinkles on my chest! It's so smooth, thick, and creamy, but rubs into your skin with ease, and it's so hydrating. Top quality product again from Eight Saints!" — Ms Leach
A nail and cuticle oil for anyone dealing with dry claws
This blend of jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E smells so yummy and can help soften cuticles, as well as hydrate and strengthen your nails! It also works quickly, so you won't have to deal with constant tearing, peeling, and cracking for much longer after incorporating this into your routine.
Promising review: "I wasn’t expecting much, but this little bottle has completely changed my nails. My cuticles were always dry and peeling, and my nails would split easily. After using this oil consistently, they look healthier, stronger, and way more hydrated. It absorbs quickly without leaving my hands greasy, which I love. The brush makes it easy to apply, and a tiny bit goes a long way so the bottle lasts. If you struggle with brittle nails or ragged cuticles, this is absolutely worth adding to your routine." — Ashley Marie
LilyAna Naturals eye cream with a lightweight formula reviewers say absorbs quickly into the skin
LilyAna Naturals is a family-owned small business using natural ingredients to craft high-quality skincare products.
Promising review: "I have tried many eye creams, and this one is very good. It helps with dryness around the eyes and puffiness. I have also seen a positive change in my dark circles. I use another product from this line and really like using them together, my skin feels very hydrated and glows. It is also a great value for the low price!" — Lynne Cacciola
Promising review: "I've been using this for a couple of months now and I really like it! Previously, I've used Clinique or Origins...this works just as well or better. I wish I had found this sooner as it is a lot less expensive than other alternatives. I've seen other reviewers say they keep it in the fridge and while I don't find that necessary, I may have to try because it sounds very refreshing!" — Cat SV
The Face Shop's foaming facial cleanser infused with rice water and ceramides
Give your skin a daily dose of hydration while also having some vitamin A to (gently!) target pores and fine lines. It can help you achieve a brighter, more radiant complexion and you only need a small amount to create a creamy, effective lather. (Did you hear that? It was your wallet sighing in relief.)
Promising review: "I really like this cleanser. It leaves my skin soft, bright, and clear. My skin looks healthier and more hydrated after using it, almost like I’ve already applied moisturizer. I’m very happy with this product. It’s gentle, gives visible results, and the price is affordable." — Shabana
Promising review: " Not any of the many I’ve tried throughout my life have worked as incredibly as this one has. I’ve had top recommended brand cleansers that required two washes to thoroughly cleanse it all off. Not with this one. And the scent is wonderful!! I love it even more for that! The size of the bottle is much bigger than I expected and for such a great price!! Highly recommended!" — Carlos
A Laneige lip balm — this Korean skincare has practically mastered its anti-crust potion
People love how the sheer tint and glowy shine enhances their natural lips (or layers nicely over their lip combo!) and the way it leaves them with a non-sticky, ultra-hydrated pout. White, dehydrated lips, begone!
Promising review: "Everyone needs this lip gloss in their lives. It honestly makes your lips feel so good. I have one with my makeup and one in my purse to take everywhere with me. It's glossy but not sticky. It feels light on, but makes your lips instantly feel more nourished. Worth every penny." — Britney Badger
The TikTok-beloved Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm
For anyone who needs and on-the-go option to tackle their levels of dryness this time of year. This multi-use stick works all over your face and neck and has ingredients like salmon complex and collagen to help reduce fine lines and give a glowy (non-greasy!) finish. If your skin tends to dry out throughout the day, this is a super easy way to get in a boost of hydration without worrying about dirty hands or messing up your makeup!
Promising review: "Okay! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly, this stick is life-changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after-feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" — Kristy
A reviewer-beloved bottle of Everyday Oil that may just replace a few other products in your routine
Reviewers swear by this microbiome-friendly skincare as a face cleanser, full-body moisturizer, hair oil, and even as a pre-shave — mentioning it feels lightweight and doesn't clog their pores. It also has a luxuriously delicious scent, so don't be surprised if it ends up replacing your perfume, too! Everyday Oil is a small business founded by Emma Allen, who was looking to make affordable skincare that could be used head to toe.
Promising review: "The best stuff ever. I will buy this for the rest of my life. I use it for moisture, with my gua sha, for my hair, and to wash my face. It's the best and has the most simple ingredients. I LOVE EVERY DAY OIL." — Andie W.
A vegan and cruelty-free lip scrub so you can reset your pout and help your other lip products go on smoother and work more effectively. This combo of coconut, sugar, avocado oil, and jojoba oil can help get rid of that first layer of crust that's accumulated so far this year (and for all the matcha fiends out there, they have a cute matcha latte version with the leaf powder infused!)
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles and packs of two).
A bottle of Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Promising review: "I love this product with my heart and soul. I've been using it as a part of my skincare and prep routines for a few months, and my skin looks so natural, plump, even, and healthy. I'm ALL about a glowy, dewy, natural look and this product has helped me achieve that, plus it's a great serum packed with goodies that your skin will thank you for! It's definitely worth it. And I will always recommend this to anyone. I use it twice a day, in the morning as the last step before my makeup routine and at night before moisturizer! If using it during the daytime, don't forget to use sunscreen because its vitamin and natural acid contents make skin a little more susceptible and sensitive to sunlight! Hope this helps :)" — Andrea Velarde
An oil-free La Roche-Posay face moisturizer with a gentle, fragrance-free formula
It's packed with niacinamide, glycerin, and ceramides that'll give your skin the hydration it's calling out for and can help restore and strengthen your skin barrier, too! And for all the sunscreen haters out there, there's a version of this with SPF 30 that's especially beloved for being so lightweight it doesn't feel like sunscreen.
Promising review: "I am not usually one to buy products that aren't stupid expensive for my skin because I have had so many problems with acne and dryness and sensitivity that I don't mind the splurge. But, lost my job during COVID and had to find affordable alternatives, and this was one of them. I'm pleasantly so happy with this item; I feel like I've been missing out. I love all the ingredients in this and am hoping they never stop making this exact product except to improve it even more. The niacinamide must have cleared up my skin because this stuff works like magic for daily use, and the barrier-building compounds in this actually work. My skin looks and feels healthier." — Pavel
A Shark Tank-famous tattoo balm and aftercare cream
Because you spent wayyy too much money customizing your avatar to let your sleeve become dry and dull. This sensitive-skin-friendly, rich formula is made with a few simple ingredients like shea butter and almond oil to help hydrate and soothe your tats — making the itchy healing process a little more bearable. And even if they're fully healed, it can bring back some vibrancy to your ink!
Promising review: "I love this tattoo balm! I refuse to use anything else from now on. Had my fingers redone and man they were getting dried out from washing my hands.,. the plastic was hard to keep on so I only wore it at night. I applied this balm throughout the day and my tattoos look great! Doesn't have a bad smell like a lot of the other ones I tried. Just a faint sweet hint. Nothing big. My skin is also very sensitive and this didn't bother me at all. Thank you Mad Rabbit for giving me my moneys worth! Highly recommend!" — Amber S
Mad Rabbit is a small biz found by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect and enhance tattoos. The formula has antioxidant-rich butters and lightweight oils to support the skin’s natural barrier and protect it from environmental stressors.